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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,744.44, 395,717.27 and 157,688.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,744.44, 395,717.27 and 157,688.20 is: 217,615.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,744.44 : 395,717.27 = 157,688.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,744.44/395,717.27 = 157,688.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,744.44x = 395,717.27 × 157,688.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,744.44x = 62,399,944,015.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,399,944,015.21/286,744.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,615.18

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